Sky Sports presenter Dave Clark steps away from darts after 22 years
Clark was diagnosed with the chronic degenerative condition Parkinson’s 10 years ago, and said he wants to bring his 22-year career with Sky to an end while can still do the job
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Your support makes all the difference.Sky Sports presenter Dave Clark has stepped away from his role fronting the broadcaster’s darts coverage to spend more time with his family as he continues to live with Parkinson’s disease.
Clark was diagnosed with the chronic degenerative condition 10 years ago, and said he wants to bring his 22-year career with Sky to an end while can still do the job.
“Lockdown has given us all a lot of time to think, on occasions too much time, but it's given me time to sort out my priorities,” Clark said. “Family comes first. I'm keen to spend more days with my wife and two sons. Time is a real luxury that so many have been denied during this difficult period.”
Clark said he hoped to stay broadcasting in some capacity, and will continue to raise awareness and funds for the charity Parkinson’s UK.
“I’m NOT giving up on life, just stopping doing the darts. I intend to keep busy, writing a book Stand Up If You Love The Darts about my time presenting during some of the sport's greatest years.”
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